Humility & humanity

In a world where self-promotion and ego often steal the limelight, the luminous essence of humility casts its radiant glow. True humility is not the act of ‘thinking less of yourself’ but ‘thinking of yourself less’. Humility and ego are always engaged in an eternal battle. Should ego swell within, the path to humility becomes thorny, and should humility reign, the ego crumbles. The likes of Ravan and Duryodhan in Hindu epics serve as stark examples, embodying the demonic dimensions of an inflated self.

The Crucifixion of Christ stands as a poignant symbol, depicting the crucifixion of human ego. By sacrificing the ego, we embrace unity with all beings, and break free from the fetters of self, thus attaining liberation.

In ‘Kshetra-Kshetragya Vibhag Yog‘, of the Bhagwad Gita, Krishn establishes ‘humility and the absence of ego’ as the bedrock upon which spiritual evolution must be built. This timeless wisdom resounds in the modern world, where Jim Collins, a management expert, correlates humility with ‘level five leadership’, a pivotal element for top management’s success.

Humility and humanity are inexorably entwined, two facets of the same coin, each reinforcing the other in a harmonious dance. There are some people who dedicate themselves to selfless service in the spirit of humility. They ardently believe that ‘Service to humanity is service to God’.

In a world often bedazzled by hubris, the enduring wisdom of these people serves as a luminous guide, reminding us of the boundless power of humanity and humility, and leads us on the path of spiritual enlightenment.